I am a teacher and have a special education student in one of my inclusion government classes. The student likes to draw and drawing seems to encourage him. My question is that I would like to find a government project that would teach government and yet allow him to draw?

I know this might be the wrong forum for this question. If so, let me know.

Thanks,

Dwayne

This a good and challenging question. Many of us regular tutors are retired teachers. I taught middle school and usually enjoyed having special ed kids in my class.

These sites have some good ideas for visually presenting some aspects of government.

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/lawmaking/example.html

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/subject.html

http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS308&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=government+chart&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Please check back here later as other teachers may have more to add.

Hi Dwayne! It's great to hear that you're looking for ways to accommodate your special education student's interest in drawing while teaching government. Integrating art into government lessons can be a creative and engaging way to help students learn and retain information. Here's an idea for a government project that incorporates drawing:

1. Choose a government topic: Select a specific concept or branch of government that you want to teach your student, such as the three branches of government, the Constitution, or the election process.

2. Research and familiarize yourself: Prior to starting the project, ensure that you have a good understanding of the topic you've chosen. Read relevant information, browse online resources, and consult textbooks or educational materials.

3. Design the project: Create an outline or project requirements that will allow your student to showcase their drawing skills while learning about the chosen government topic. For example, you could create a visual storyboard, a comic strip, or a series of illustrated posters.

4. Provide the necessary resources: Make sure your student has access to art supplies like pencils, markers, crayons, or paints. Encourage them to be creative and experiment with different techniques and styles.

5. Support and guidance: Offer guidance and support throughout the process. Provide clear instructions, answer any questions, and offer suggestions or feedback to help your student stay on track and connect their drawings to the government topic.

6. Present and discuss: When the project is complete, allow your student to present their drawings to the class. Create an opportunity for discussion, where they can explain the significance of their illustrations and how they relate to the government concept being learned.

By providing this art-based project, not only will your student have the chance to engage their creative side and enjoy drawing, but they will also learn and understand important government concepts by visualizing and expressing their ideas through art.

Remember, it's essential to address individual needs and abilities when creating projects, so feel free to modify and adapt the suggested steps to best suit your student's requirements. Good luck, and I hope this helps!